Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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30th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Health Care


Finding the future of care provision: The role of smart hospitals

Smart hospitals make extensive use of innovative technologies to improve care quality and patient experience while reducing costs.
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30th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


2021 amendment to VAT Act introduces deemed supplier concept

The VAT position of electronic interface operators will change dramatically from 1 July 2021. In connection with a planned amendment to the VAT Act relating to e-commerce, individual e-shops ensuring the sale of goods from foreign suppliers will have to assess whether they are operating as deemed suppliers.
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29th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


ING’s Transport and Logistics sector outlook

An uneven recovery following an extraordinary downturn Europe lags in 2021 after a larger downturn  Passenger transport suffering more than goods transport Recovery in aviation and public transport will take several years Goods show the way to recovery as upward trend in world trade remains Trade tariffs and higher freight costs weigh on trade recovery Pandemic to boosts e-logistics and create buffer stocks in 2021 and beyond  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic